The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Petrol) (10 - 12)
€ 23,800

€ 21,300

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Beetle 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 cm longer, 2.2 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1486
1808
2021
1480
1786
2048
1808 mm
Width
1786 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1486 mm
Height
1480 mm
2537
4278
2578
4199
4278 mm
Length
4199 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.7 %

General
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
101 bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
148 NM
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
482 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
482 mi
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI
Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
508 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L